Some of You might remember my post in which I showed how to reuse / recycle empty coffee bags and how to make from them Shopping bags. In this post I show the evening bag which my wife made. Before showing it, I present five shopping baskets which we saw on a market in a small town called Ilomantsi.

Next six photos show the basket which my wife made when she was newbie. The technique differs from that she used in the first post.
Next eleven photos show how to make pot coaster of coffee / tea pot. These pot coasters were very popular decades ago. I remember that my mother made them already in the sixties.

Before last photos I show the Christmas present (scarf and bag) to my daughter made by my wife.

Finally seven photos from the evening bag she made. It can be use as well in theatre as opera. Let’s play with the idea to use it in Opera. I just wonder what would say Ladies having Cucci evening bags in their hands in La Scala (Teatro alla Scala) in Milano. 🙂

I remember perfectly these incredible evening bags in one of your posts of some months ago ! I tried to make something myself , but I’m not so skilful as Anja , I’m afraid!
I like them so much that I’ll try again , I ‘m going to tell you about it.
Thanks for all your beautiful posts!

Coffee bags. Who would believe it … The result is fantastic! Some time ago when Anja showed how to make the shopping bags I already was very excited about the outcome. But evening bags are amazing, especially the last one which is destined for your daugther. Rather modern and elegant at the same time and a beautiful colour and pattern. I think you really could take it instead of a Gucci bag!
How did Anja fasten the white zipper? Is it possible to stitch? Or do one have to glue it?
Really fantastic!

Matti, let me take this opportunity to thank you for this year’s excellent and interesting blog posts, ideas and photos and let me wish you and Anja a very peaceful and happy Christmas!
Best wishes from Hamburg! – Michèle

Wow, what a comment. Concerning Your question how Anja fastened the white zipper, is by stitching. She stitched it twice round the bag. It was not easy not at all. Many times the needle stung her fingers and she said by joking that it required a “lot of blood” because the material is strong and hard. Thank You for Your praising comment.

Merry Christmas to You also. I start the New Year by posting “Bear carving contest”.

Thanks for your explanation regarding the zipper (Poor Anja! I can imagine how difficult and “bloody” this must have been!).
Now I’m quite curious about the new posting you announced in your comment! I suppose I might see a lot of very interesting photos … ^^

Great and original post! These set of photos is fantastic! The bags look cool and amazing 🙂 Could be it nice Christmas gift. Dear Sartenada, I wish you Merry Christmas and HAPPY BLOGGING in New Year! Kamila

Bonjour Matti, et Bonne et Heureuse Année! This is an incredible idea! I have opened up the other post with the instructions for how to make the shopping bag. It’s brilliant. The little evening bag is so sweet and your wife’s present for your daughter is lovely. Hope you had a good Christmas.